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1926 - 2017

Tomio HAMASAKI

1926 - 2017

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1926

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2017

Tomio HAMASAKI Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2017.

In Memory Of
Tomio Hamasaki
April 11, 1926 - November 25, 2017

Tomio Hamasaki was born in Seattle on April 11, 1926 to Jukichi and Kiyo Hamasaki and passed away on November 25, 2017 in Kent at the age of 91.

Tomio lived and attended school in Seattle until early 1942 when he and his family were relocated to the Minidoka Internment camp in Idaho. Near the end of his time in camp he enlisted in the US Army and served in the Military Intelligence Service unit from 1945 to 1948. Tomio married Kimiye Jinguji in Seattle in 1949. Together they raised three daughters Glenna, Sandy and Denise.

Tomio was a career employee with the US Postal Service in Seattle until he was promoted to a Western Region Plant Maintenance management position in San Bruno, California in 1972. He retired in 1981 with over 30 years of service.

Soon after retirement he moved to Japan where he planned to travel, learn more about his culture and spend time with his eldest brother and his family. This adventure lasted 15 years during which time he was able to travel extensively throughout the country. He took great pride in customizing a van (his tent on wheels) as he camped across the country thoroughly enjoying Japan, its history and fabulous food.

He returned to the Seattle area in 2000 where he spent his remaining years treasuring many good times with his friends and growing family.

Tomio is survived by his daughters Sandy Hedington (Mark) and Denise Hamasaki, grandson Kyle (Lisa) and his great-grandchildren Macklen and Harper. Tomio is also survived by his sister Kim Oki. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Kimiye, daughter Glenna Hamasaki-Takeuchi and brothers Katsumi and Shigemi Hamasaki. Private family services were held.

Tomio will be dearly missed but never, ever forgotten.

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February 4, 2018

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February 4, 2018

Sandy and DeeDee, we were next door neighbors since 1958 and loved your entire family! We lost touch with your Dad after your Mom and Glenna passed away and thought he was still living in California. My parents and brothers loved your family too. Mom passed away in 2000 and Dad passed away in 2009. They lived in that same home until 1998 when they moved into a retirement community. After Mom passed away, Dad and Jim shared an apartment and were neighbors of Nick's. When I was first married in 1971, my husband and I socialized quite a bit with your parents, usually at the Mikado Restaurant in Seattle's International District, for dinner and dancing. I loved your parents! Your Dad stopped by to visit my parents one day before they moved, but just missed them and they felt so bad that he didn't leave a phone number on the note he wrote for them. We tried unsuccessfully to find him. I lost my husband three years ago. I co-lead a Grief Share group at Maple Valley Presbyterian Church and our next session starts next Sunday from 2 - 4 pm. I found Grief Share really helped me deal with the loss of my husband, and recommend it to you too. I'l love to catch up with you. Please feel free to call me at 425-235-4883. Melanie Byrne Kennedy

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July 7, 2013

February 4, 2018

Dear Hamasaki Family,
My name is Judy (Hirata) Ching and I'm the eldest daughter of Hajime and Michi Hirata. I remember your dad from the beginning. He was a kind, funny great guy and one of my dad's dearest friends. They had many adventures together throughout their friendship. One I remember dad telling with tears in his eyes barely able to spit it out from laughing. They were in the army and had had a few drinks. Walking back they started singing and laughing. Then your dad and mine grabbed some trash can lids and start banging them together making all kinds of racket. Someone yelled at them to stop and they ran away. A couple of troublemakers.
While your dad was in CA is hosted my sister, Cathy and she very fondly remembers his kindness to her.
And when my dad passed away he came to visit my mom. She was so happy to see him and he greatly comforted her at a sad time.
My condolences to your family I know he will be sorely missed but his memory treasured.
With Deepest Sympathy, Judy Ching

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